Water-soluble

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Water-soluble

Water-soluble (/ˈwɔːtər ˈsɒljʊbəl/) refers to a substance that can be dissolved in water. The term is often used in chemistry to describe the solubility of a substance in water.

Etymology

The term "water-soluble" is derived from the English words "water" and "soluble". "Water" comes from the Old English "wæter", of Germanic origin; related to Dutch "water" and German "Wasser". "Soluble" comes from the late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin "solubilis", from "solvere" 'loosen'.

Related Terms

  • Solvent: A substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance.
  • Solubility: The property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance called solute to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent.
  • Hydrophilic: Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.
  • Hydrophobic: Tending to repel or fail to mix with water.

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